preach
verb (used with object)
to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
has preached
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present perfectof preach (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He has preached discipline to his players, but he either doesn’t know how to effectively deliver the message or teach them to exercise greater self-control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2025
Why the Chargers drafted him: Since the day was he hired, coach Jim Harbaugh has preached his desire to turn the Chargers into a more physical, line-of-scrimmage team, which means beefing up the offensive front.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
Kraken coach Dave Hakstol has preached the need for more 60-minute hockey in recent weeks and will likely be doing it some more ahead of Thursday’s game in Toronto.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
Servais has preached away the idea of valuing outs just as much on offense as defense.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
Very early in his career as an author Hamsun struck the keynote of the message which in his most recent works he has preached with so much power.
From Knut Hamsun by Larsen, Hanna Astrup
